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"Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them."
Who We Are
American Baptist Churches of the Great Rivers Region is a resource for challenging, empowering, assisting and representing the American Baptist faith communities in Illinois (excluding Cook, DuPage and Lake counties) and Missouri as we live out our ministry together. Mission and Ministry is our purpose and nature.
Featured Events
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April 23, 2024 7:00pm - 6:00pm CDT2024 Great Lakes Leadership RetreatApril 23 @ 2:00 pm – April 25 @ 1:00 pm CDT 2024 Great Lakes Leadership retreatApril 23-25, 2024Cedar Lake MinistriesCedar Lake,...
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October 5, 2024 1:00pm - 10:00pm CDTThe Gathering 2024October 5 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CDT SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Great Rivers Region Gathering!...
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April 27, 2024 3:00pm - 11:00pm CDTSmall Church KidMin + Youth Ministry Conference - onlineApril 27 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm CDT Registration is open for the Small Church KidMin + Youth Ministry Conference! Small churches today...
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August 2, 2024 1:00pm - 10:00pm CDTSave the Date - AB MenAugust 2 @ 8:00 am – August 3 @ 5:00 pm CDT Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Related...
News of Ministry & Mission
A Brief Word from Our Executive Ministry Team
A word from Executive Minister, Rev. Patty King Bilyeu
April 2024 I pray that everyone had a blessed Easter celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Spring has sprung and lots of exciting things are happening across the Great Rivers Region.On Tuesday, April 23, many GRR leaders will gather with ABC of Michigan, ABC of Ohio,
Missionary News
GRR Means Mission Our vision is healthy churches engaged in effective Christian ministry locally and globally. We urge churches to connect with global mission efforts in ways consistent with their passion. The easiest way to support all American Baptist mission work is to contribute to United Mission. 65% of UM
Grants & Scholarships
Great Rivers Region makes available a limited amount of grants and scholarships to member churches and clergy.
Note the application deadlines for each opportunity.
The application and requirements for the 2024-2025 Great Rivers Region Scholarships are attached below. Please print these forms, complete, and submit your application, along with all required documents, to the region office by email (sally@abcgrr.org) or mail:* ABCGRR Attn: Sally Jones PO Box 13457 Springfield IL 62791. Scholarship questions may be directed to Sally at the region office @ 217.726.7366 or sally@abcgrr.org. *Transcripts must be in a sealed envelope or emailed securely directly from a school.
The application deadline for all required paperwork is April 1, 2024.